• In the fourth and last period of Sarazm’s history, the settlement declines—products that were discovered in the newer layers are not of the same high quality as...
  • Sarazm (Tajik: Саразм) is an ancient town and also a jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It dates back to the 4th millennium BC, with C14 dates ranging from 3900-2100 BC...
  • Because of its history alone, Sarazm is more than worth a visit to dig deeper into the fascinating history of this region that has unfurled over thousands of years.
  • The Sarazm settlement originally expanded across 130ha, and carbon dating proves it was already inhabited by 3500 BC.
  • There is ample evidence that the metal was actually worked in Sarazm using similar techniques as the ones used in Mesopotamia, the Iranian Plateau and the...
  • Sarazm demonstrates the early development of proto-urbanization in this region, illustrated by the sophistication of its dwellings, its infrastructures, and its portable...
  • Located 15 kilometers west of Panjakent, Sarazm spans an area of about 1.5 km in length and up to 900 meters in width.
  • At the peak of the occupation of Sarazm, the city was economically thriving and artistic production flourished.
  • Sarazm demonstrates a greater span of communication during the Aneolithic period as evidenced by the similarities its ceramics and metal objects show...
  • There are other items on display and it’s one of the nice things about starting a trip to Tajikistan with a visit to Sarazm.